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Redecorating A Boys Bedroom

by RachelSwirl November 27, 2022
Redecorating A Boys Bedroom

If you are a mom with a son, there will come a time when he’ll want to redecorate his bedroom. And, as any good mom, you’ll probably want to help him out. But before you do, there are some things you should know. So here are all the do’s and don’ts of redecorating a boy’s bedroom. So read on, moms, and learn how to make your son’s bedroom look how he wants it! 1. Do Consider Your Son’s Interests When redecorating your son’s bedroom, it is essential to consider his interests. What does he like? What are his favourite colours? …

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Things that I have #LikedandLoved in April 2022

by RachelSwirl April 30, 2022
Things that I have #LikedandLoved in April 2022

So here we are at the end of April already, we are now in the final academic term of the year and have less than twelve weeks to go until the summer holidays – where the heck does time get to?! I guess time flies when you’re having fun, or busying yourself with various DIY projects, either way here are a few of the things that I have #LikedandLoved this month. One Year To Go Until The Big 4-0 We began the month by celebrating Paul’s final thirty-something birthday with beer, burgers, and of course cake. With less than a …

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#LittleLoves – April 2022

by RachelSwirl April 29, 2022
#LittleLoves - April 2022

Well, here we are at the end of the month already. April seemed to go by really quickly – isn’t it funny how the months seem to either drag on forever or they fly by without you realising? I swear, time seems to warp somehow when you’re an adult! On that note, here are some of my #LittleLoves from what has felt like a super-short April. Read Whilst I continue to promise myself that I’ll pick up a book or at least load my Kindle app and enjoy some rest and relaxation with a fictional text, I’ve done nothing of …

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#LivingArrows – Serenading Senorita 15/52 (2022)

by RachelSwirl April 11, 2022
#LivingArrows - Serenading Senorita 15/52 (2022)

Though we’d hoped to have a few days out and about enjoying various activities with the kids throughout the Easter holidays, it just wasn’t warm nor dry enough to do so. We decided therefore to tackle decorating our living room, this was a huge project and one which we’ve been meaning to do for quite a few years now. To cut a long story short, our entire house is decorated in a dark wood, something which has irked me since 2012 when we first moved in. My Mum and I have nattered about painting the windowsills, doorframes, skirting boards, and …

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Surprisingly Stylish Ways To Child-Proof Any Room

by RachelSwirl October 12, 2021
Surprisingly Stylish Ways To Child-Proof Any Room

No parent can afford to skip childproofing if they intend to create the safe space that their kids need. Certainly, keeping sharp or breakable ornaments well out of the way is crucial for avoiding accidents that land even parents of older kids in A&E for hours. Further to this, considering potential risks and improvements across every room is a parenting 101. The trouble is that, often, we assume we have to compromise on appearances to make it possible. In reality, however, there’s no reason that well-thought childproofing needs to compromise on appearances at all. In fact, with a little know-how …

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